| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $128.44 | 3.762% | $133.2719 | $133.27 | $133.25 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.91 | 5.819% | $146.9932 | $146.99 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.50 | 3.808% | $184.2592 | $184.26 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.58 | 5.619% | $243.5363 | $243.54 | $243.55 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.42 | 12.688% | $207.8192 | $207.82 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.68 | 11.347% | $171.1181 | $171.12 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.30 | 6.474% | $222.8501 | $222.85 | $222.85 | $222.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,222.83 | $1,309.8480 | $1,309.85 | $1,309.80 | $1,309.90 | |